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  • ViajeroCornwall & London in Spring
    231
    Día 10

    Pretty Polperro & Lovely Lyme Regis

    6 de mayo, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    Like the Proclaimers, we have reached 500 miles in our travels today. We have taken the leap from Cornwall into West Devon and hit the Jurassic Coast… A UNESCO world heritage part of the United Kingdom. Where people hunt for dinosaur fossils…There is a dinosaur park here, but you won’t see any photos from that 😜

    Polperro was a delight to explore, with its narrow winding streets, whitewashed cottages, and peaceful harbour framed by dramatic cliffs. We spent a couple of relaxing hours wandering through the village, browsing the little shops and soaking in the charm of this timeless Cornish fishing village. The highlight was a simple but delicious lunch from the local bakery - enjoyed on a bench overlooking the water, with the sounds of gulls (…less hungry than Port Isaac, much to Marks pleasure) and gentle waves completing the picture.

    En-route we had no real plan about where we were going to end up tonight… We drove through Ashburton but were not taken enough to stay & continued on to Lyme Regis which turned out to be a delightful choice! What a beautiful little town with bunting crossing the main street and gorgeous Harbour and true stony beach. Topped off with a last minute bargain AirBnB booked on our way which is such a cute and tidy little home for tonight.    Leer más

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  • ViajeroCornwall & London in Spring
    112
    Día 7

    St Ives & The Vicarage

    3 de mayo, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    Padstow is a charming Cornish fishing town where the shimmering harbour reflects bobbing boats and cheerful pastel cottages, setting a postcard-perfect scene. In the crisp morning air, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at a harbourside café — traditional bubble and squeak bursting with flavour, and for Mark, a rich duck egg Benedict that melted perfectly into its toasted base. To finish, a scoop of indulgent rum and raisin Cornish ice cream captured the essence of seaside indulgence. Padstow’s reputation as a culinary haven is no surprise, with celebrity chef Rick Stein’s influence woven throughout the town — from his renowned seafood restaurant to casual eateries, his presence adds a touch of gourmet prestige to this idyllic coastal retreat.

    We passed by Guildford, where Mark recollected that sister Lisa lived for a period.

    Further along on our Coastal adventure we stopped to admire the amazing beaches. Just for the record: not a stony one in sight! Pristine beaches with golden sand and truly spectacular turquoise water. Sun ☀️ shining like the perfect day was made just for us. One such beach was Watergate Bay, nestled between dramatic cliff setting on either side. People surfing 🏄 and swimming on this Bank Holiday long weekend in the UK. Almost tempted to jump in but continued to St Ives, our next overnight destination; staying in The Old Vicarage
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    I was genuinely disappointed with St Ives, though I suspect the timing played a big part — the bank holiday weekend brought extreme crowds that made the narrow streets feel more stressful than charming. Already feeling tired and grumpy from poor sleep, I found it hard to enjoy the town’s usual appeal. To top it off, dinner was a letdown: I ordered what was advertised as king prawns, but they arrived more like shrimp — and still cost the equivalent of $50 AUD. The only real highlight was the view from the Beach Restaurant, which was undeniably beautiful, even if the food didn’t live up to it.

    Returning to The Old Vicarage turned the day around — it felt like a true sanctuary after the chaos. The opulent setting, relaxed guest lounge, and charming honesty bar offered the perfect way to unwind and reclaim a bit of calm and comfort. ✊🏻🙏👍🏻✅👏🇬🇧    Leer más

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  • ViajeroCornwall & London in Spring
    3451
    Día 6

    The Doc is in OR Mark loses his lunch!

    2 de mayo, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Change of weather 🌦️ today: shorts 🩳 swapped for jeans 👖 and jackets! Mist 🌫️ rolling in early afternoon… Eerie & strangely comforting.

    Doc Martin Tour time: Just quietly, I think I knew more than he did… 😜Although, our Guide was in many of the scenes of the series. For example, he was one on the board of directors who employed Louisa at the school. It was a very relaxed and leisurely wander around looking at all of the major filming locations. Mrs. Tishalls’ Pharmacy is actually a fudge shop and, in fact, most of the inside scenes of all the houses are filmed in different locations because the inside of most of the buildings used in the series were too small… Even the Doc’s house!

    Interestingly, there are actually only 20 actual residents that live in the Village of Port Isaac. The rest of the buildings are empty and are holiday rentals! So, the Guide told us that the locals really did not make any money from the filming because it all went to the owners who aren’t local.

    For lunch we decided to have a fresh lobster 🦞 sandwich from the local fish co-op and walked out into the fresh, salty sea air… then…
    Whoosh 💨
    I felt the flap of a wing on my face and looked across at Mark who had a stunned look & was no longer holding the sandwich! One of our seagull friends had taken it straight out of his hand!
    We went straight back in and the lady behind the counter was kind enough to give us another one gratis and we kept it well covered until we got outside…
    But, within a split second…
    Whoosh! 💨 Guess what? 🙀…yep!
    For a second time! 🤦🏻‍♂️
    Mark decided he wasn’t meant to have a lobster sandwich so we opted for cake and coffee safely behind the window of a nearby patisserie!

    Let’s hope we have better luck with dinner 🍽️🙃😜    Leer más

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  • ViajeroCornwall & London in Spring
    76222
    Día 5

    ‘Port Wenn’

    1 de mayo, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Does it get any better than this when you’re travelling..?
    We are sitting on the Gold Lion Pub balcony where Doc Martin and Louisa sat for one of their many ‘tense’ dinners; when Louisa had her white wine and Doc had his water… The very same pub where good old Bert tried his luck at whiskey distilling and Pub ownership…I’m having a Cornish ale, ordering Cornish mussels and looking directly at Doc Martin’s house on the hill… The tide is high, the sun is setting and I could not be happier! A dream come true!

    Check out the very cheeky HUGE seagull that was bold enough to go for mussels and chips directly from our plates! 🐦

    …Three hours later and I am just heading back to our very comfortable living quarters for the next two days… A stone’s throw away from the thick of the Village… Lucked out yet again!

    The mussels were absolutely delicious… In fact, even though they were the equivalent of $50 Australian they were probably the best tasting mussels I have ever had… succulent, plentiful (as you can see in the picture.) This has been one of those life moments that is absolutely priceless… 🌊

    Poor Mark is trying to share my enthusiasm but not having seen any of the series is probably not quite as enthusiastic as me! 😉🥱😜

    To sit on the steps of Fern Cottage at 9:30 pm with no one but me was something I will remember forever!    Leer más

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  • ViajeroCornwall & London in Spring
    Día 6

    Misty Farewell to Port Isaac

    2 de mayo, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    On our last night in Port Isaac, the village wrapped itself in a soft, sea-salted mist, as though it too was reluctant to let us go.

    The golden glow of the lamplight spilled across the cobbled lanes, casting a warm shimmer on the harbor waters and illuminating the whitewashed cottages that have stood here for centuries, their windows glowing like watchful eyes.

    Everything felt hushed—timeless—as the tide whispered at the shoreline and the hills disappeared into the fog. Even the rusted old mooring post seemed to stand in quiet tribute to all the departures it had witnessed before.

    There was something achingly beautiful in the stillness. Though the world blurred around us, each light, each sound, each breath of salty air felt vivid and unforgettable. This village leaves its mark gently, but deeply.    Leer más

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  • ViajeroUK trip 2025
    1
    Día 5

    Mevagissey, beer and curry!

    16 de abril, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    After our amazing morning at the Eden Project, we realised that Mevagissey was very close by. It’s been on our list since we saw it on Rick Stein’s Cornwall TV show. It didn’t disappoint! It was a very lovely little town, with lots of action centred around a working harbour. The two food vans on the dock were our first destination. Scallops are pretty much my favourite seafood, and Rick Stein had recommended The Fish Grill on his program. It was excellent. One lady on her own, doing the ordering and the cooking, and using super fresh fish that she was still filleting in between customers. The fisherman who had caught it all was still working nearby. It was delicious! I haven’t eaten seafood that fresh in a very long time!
    After that we had some equally delicious Cornish ice cream and walked out to the sea wall. A lovely little town. And as you can see, the weather was much nicer today!
    We popped in at the 170 year old Austell Brewery on the way back, sampling some of their popular beers. I still can’t quite get around the warmth of the hand-pumped beers (beer should be cold!), but Phil enjoys them. It’s the traditional way!
    In the evening, we went to the Indian restaurant across the road, which we didn’t realise had an amazing view out over the ocean. The food was also excellent and it was a brilliant end to a great day.    Leer más

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  • HoppetosseTee , Wind und Wellen
    Día 7

    Von Fowey nach Mevagissey

    17 de octubre de 2024, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌙 14 °C

    Von dem kleinen gemütlichen Fowey fuhren wir entlang der bezaubernden Küste Cornwalls in das geschäftige Hafenstädtchen Mevagissey.
    Und statt vieler Worte, lassen wir die Bilder für sich selbst sprechen. Wir sind begeistert! 😊Leer más

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  • ViajeroCornwall, Cotswolds und Oxford
    1
    Día 16

    Port Isaac

    24 de agosto de 2024, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    Nach Padstow ging es nach Port Isaac, welches Drehort für einige Filme war. Das Fischerörtchen liegt in einer tiefen Bucht und die Felsenküste drumherum macht Nordcornwall alle Ehre. Vielleicht kennt jemand die Shantygruppe "Fishermans Friend", die dort ihren Ursprung hat. Die Geschichte der Jungs wurde auch verfilmt. Lohnt sich....Leer más

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  • ViajeroSouth West Coast Path
    Día 1

    Sturm der Gefühle

    14 de julio de 2024, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Padstow
    Bis vor kurzem wusste ich nicht mal, dass Cornwall RosamundePilcherLand ist...und ganz bestimmt bin ich nicht wegen Rosi hier.
    Aber zur seriösen Reisevorbereitung habe ich mir doch zwei Filme von ihr reingezogen. Wer es nicht kennt :

    schöne Menschen erleben in einer schönen Umgebung, bei schönem Wetter ein Drama mit Happy End. Nach 5 Minuten kann jeder das Drehbuch fertig schreiben...Die Guten kriegen die Schönen, das Geld und das Glück und den Schlechten wird vergeben..Friede, Freude, Rosamundepilgerkuchen.

    So lande ich also auf dem gefühlt kleinsten Flughafen der Welt in Newquai.
    Die Heldin des Tages ist die Busfahrerin. Mit ihrem Doppelstöcker kämpft sie sich durch die engen Strässchen und gewinnt jeden Zweikampf. Wer nicht vorbeikommt muss zurück...eisern lösst sie alles rückwärtsfahren...auch Traktoren.

    Ich geniesse derweilen die Landschaft.

    Padstow ist ein alter Fischerort..zwar touristisch, aber echt hübsch.
    Ich checke im Old Custom House ein, direkt im kleinen Hafen und mein Zimmer hat Sicht darauf. So pretty...

    Wie immer schlendere ich dann durch die Gegend und erkunde die Gegend. Und bin sehr stolz darauf, dass ich sämtlichen Verlockungen standhalte. Sportgeschäfte, Pastries, Boutiquen...so einiges was mein Herz rosimässig hüpfen lässt.

    Das Einzige was ich mir gönne, ist bei Rick Stein Fish&Chips zu essen. Ein "Foodie", mit TV-Kochkarriere, so promimässig, soll DER Koch schlechthin sein.
    Nun ja...die Chips sind ziemlich pampig..der Fisch zwar butterig, aber ohne gehörig Salz nachzuschütten geht's nicht.

    Die grossen Gefühle gab's dann im Pub beim EM-Final. Da steh sogar ich im Pub an der Bar und hoffe auf grosse Glücksgefühle...    Leer más

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  • ViajeroEurope 2024 🇪🇺
    21
    Día 25

    Day 25 - Dorking to Cornwall

    26 de junio de 2024, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    ⏰️ early today!
    We were off at 630am to Cornwall, the drive is 5 hours and thank goodness I am feeling better!! 👏

    We drove 2.5 hours before our 1st stop.. Starbucks 🙈 and to let everyone stretch our legs. The kids slept pretty much the whole 1st leg of the journey!
    Then we set off again, and we're lucky to make it to our destination with no more stops, kids were awesome 😎

    On our way we passed the famous Stone Henge, we got a photo as we passed lol

    Our final destination was The Eden Project. For those who don't know what this is it is an awesome Garden display and is very famous.
    It is situated in a reclaimed Chinese clay pit so is essentially in a big hole like a quarry.
    The weather is hot 🔥 🥵
    When we got there we had a quick picnic and off we went.
    Our 1st look was the Rainforest bubble which is the largest indoor rain forest in the world.
    This was amazing 😍 they have done it really well, we spent about an hour in this one garden. Once we all had a sweat on it was Ice cream time!! Then onto the Mediterranean bubble 🫧
    We finished in the information/Museum room before heading off. We spent 4 hours and still didn't see the whole area!

    20 min drive to our accommodation and we have very comfortable rooms in the Fowley Valley in a town called Lostwithiel.
    It looks a very very old village. We were lucky to have a yummy dinner at the restaurant and then threw the kids in the pool 🏊‍♂️

    It's been a long day and I am sure tomorrow will be just as action packed! Stay tuned!!    Leer más

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